Multi-vendor marketplace · WC Vendors
Build a WC Vendors multi-vendor marketplace on WordPress
A multi-vendor marketplace on WC Vendors. Lighter than Dokan, simpler vendor onboarding. Good fit for niche marketplaces where the operator wants less feature surface area.
Stack recipe
What you need to assemble.
Build it in 5 steps
From zero to live community.
Install Reign + WC Vendors addon
Activate Reign Theme + Reign WC Vendors Addon. Store pages + vendor list pages adopt Reign style.
Install WooCommerce + WC Vendors
WooCommerce + WC Vendors free or Pro. Pro adds the vendor commission engine.
BuddyPress community
Add BuddyPress + Community Bundle so vendors + customers get social profiles.
Vendor application form
WC Vendors has a built-in vendor application. Customize approval rules. Approve manually for week 1 to learn what kinds of vendors actually convert.
Payouts
WC Vendors Pro splits commissions on order completion. Manual payout (PayPal) or Stripe Connect for automated. Manual is fine for under 50 vendors.
Wbcom in-house plugins
Pair Reign with these in-house add-ons.
Built by the same team that ships Reign. Designed to work natively with the theme + BuddyPress + the kit you pick.
BuddyPress Activity Share Pro
Members reshare activity to other groups + external networks.
BuddyPress Polls
Member polls in groups + activity feed. Engagement compounder.
BuddyPress Reactions
Emoji reactions on activity posts. Lighter than full comments.
BuddyPress Moderation Pro
Report + block + mute on every post and member.
Reign Demo Installer
One-click import of 30+ demo sites. Free with Reign theme.
Wbcom Essential
Free utility plugin bundling small enhancements for BP + Reign.
WB Ad Manager
Ad management + classifieds marketplace in one plugin.
BuddyPress Check-ins
Daily check-ins build streaks + accountability.
All Wbcom plugins integrate natively with Reign and BuddyPress. Mix in third-party tools (LearnDash, Dokan, MemberPress, etc.) where they fit your build.
FAQ
Common questions.
WC Vendors vs Dokan?
WC Vendors is simpler and lighter. Dokan has more out-of-the-box features (front-end product editing, advanced vendor profile, etc.). Pick WC Vendors if Dokan feels like overkill.
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